Forklift Operator, Nights (Freezer)

  • US Foods, Inc.
  • Cookeville, Tennessee
  • Full Time

Our Forklift Operators make $ 19/hr . We are looking for Forklift Operators who relish the chance to push their potential, grow and reap the rewards of joining the US FOODS family.

We help YOU make it! US FOODS is one of the largest food distributors with a culture and history of promotion from within and unlimited career growth opportunities w/ ongoing job skills and leadership development training.

US FOODS has a lot to offer :

  • US FOODS is the company built on YOU Matter, where your hard work is rewarded

  • We are committed to compensation, benefits that respect, and reward our employees for their dedication and hard work

  • Paid Training AND Paid Overtime

  • Service recognition and employee rewards

  • Excellent Leadership

BENEFITS START DAY ONE: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) life insurance and paid parental leave. Check out our Benefits by clicking on the link

Schedule: Monday to Friday 5 AM - UTC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transports pallet loads of product from dock to correct warehouse slot using powered industrial equipment and insures all pallets are secure in designated slots to avoid damage or injury when product is selected.

Replenishes pick slots with product from reserve slots to maintain inventory levels for night shift selection.

Performs operations and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher.

Records all product, equipment and warehouse damage.

Maintains the cleanliness of aisles by removing any debris from floor and racks.

Follows safety policies and practices at all times.

RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Warehouse Supervisor, Inventory Control
External: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Comfortable working in a multi-temperature environment ranging from -5 degrees to over 100 degrees require

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able to read and write legibly; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); must be able to understand Voxware commands.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

  • OSHA compliant Forklift Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior Selector experience preferred
  • Prior Forklift Operator experience preferred

C ompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $17 and $22.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .

At US Foods , we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.

Job ID: 471611165
Originally Posted on: 4/2/2025

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